1.
Pour the contents of the tomato can into a 2-quart, heavy = non-aluminum saucepan and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork. 2.
= Add the herbs, garlic, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
3. Bring to a= bubble over medium heat, stiring to mix the seasonings. 4.
As soon as= the sauce begins to bubble, turn the heat to low and maintain the sauce= at a gentle simmer.
5.
Cook, uncovered, stiring from time to time, for a= minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 1 hour.